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Hi all,
Many of those in LUGNET have wondered what was up with SciBrick...the
organization had a few postings on its discussion board, there was a debut event
in Houston, then...nothing.
Since Houston’s Challenger Center Gala, which happened in October, there has
been some events that have happened that have directly affected SciBrick, of
which the biggest was the stepping down of Felix Greco as SciBrick
Communications Officer. Felix stepped down to take time and attention to his
dissertation and further education, and will be missed here, as his work and
dedication to SciBrick made it’s debut event very successful.
In his place, I have been appointed the new Communications Officer. Before that,
I was Website Coordinator, and have been occupied getting that organized. So I
am happy to announce that Scibrick’s website is now online
here.
SciBrick’s mission hasn’t changed. In fact, it’s expanded. SciBrick will become
the LEGO organization for Science Fiction and Fantasy, and will be in time, a
group that will be able to provide its members and their creations a central
point to plan displays in conventions, meetings, and other venues not previously
conceived.
SciBrick will be involved in upcoming conventions, including both Brickfests
next year and members are thinking of contests and other ways of getting people
involved with Science Fiction and Fantasy displays.
Some other ideas that are being looked at are:
• theme-based kits under the SciBrick name, like PCS ships.
• movie tie-in displays
• Displays in museums
• Member materials (shirts, etc.)
There will be a lot to do and plan, so SciBrick is also now looking for new
members to join. You can go to the SciBrick site and
see the membership requirements in the
FAQ page and also the current
roster of members.
I, as Communications Officer, will always be open to suggestions and comments
from the community. Drop a line to my e-mail address above, and I will answer as
soon as possible.
So SciBrick is here! Many thanks to the members and those who have helped me
out!
Joe Meno
SciBrick Communications Officer
.space paparazzi!
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In lugnet.announce, Joe Meno wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Many of those in LUGNET have wondered what was up with SciBrick...the
> organization had a few postings on its discussion board, there was a debut
> event in Houston, then...nothing.
Well, nobody under 18 is allowed so I guess I'll be able to contribute
nothing...
Oh well.
-JHK
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In lugnet.org.scibrick, John Henry Kruer wrote:
> In lugnet.announce, Joe Meno wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Many of those in LUGNET have wondered what was up with SciBrick...the
> > organization had a few postings on its discussion board, there was a debut
> > event in Houston, then...nothing.
>
> Well, nobody under 18 is allowed so I guess I'll be able to contribute
> nothing...
>
> Oh well.
>
> -JHK
Same here... :(
Nathan
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In lugnet.org.scibrick, John Henry Kruer wrote:
> Well, nobody under 18 is allowed so I guess I'll be able to contribute
> nothing...
>
> Oh well.
>
> -JHK
Read farther. There is an exception clause.
The age limitation was placed to minimize SciBrick's liability, as the group
simply cannot be held responsible for the care of a minor during a display or
event.
Joe Meno
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In lugnet.org.scibrick, Joe Meno wrote:
> In lugnet.org.scibrick, John Henry Kruer wrote:
>
> > Well, nobody under 18 is allowed so I guess I'll be able to contribute
> > nothing...
> >
> > Oh well.
> >
> > -JHK
>
> Read farther. There is an exception clause.
>
> The age limitation was placed to minimize SciBrick's liability, as the group
> simply cannot be held responsible for the care of a minor during a display or
> event.
>
>
> Joe Meno
Well played.
Still, JHK, you rock. Play on.
Hey this lego speak is easy like.
yay.
e
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In lugnet.org.scibrick, John Henry Kruer wrote:
> In lugnet.announce, Joe Meno wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Many of those in LUGNET have wondered what was up with SciBrick...the
> > organization had a few postings on its discussion board, there was a debut
> > event in Houston, then...nothing.
>
> Well, nobody under 18 is allowed so I guess I'll be able to contribute
> nothing...
>
> Oh well.
>
> -JHK
Ditto to that :( We'll have our revenge...soon as we get our licenses (and a
paycheck)! Mwuahahahahahaahahahahahaahhaaahhaaaaaaaa!
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In lugnet.announce, Joe Meno wrote:
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In his place, I have been appointed the new Communications Officer. Before
that, I was Website Coordinator, and have been occupied getting that
organized. So I am happy to announce that Scibrick’s website is now online
here.
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I think you mean here ;)
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In lugnet.org.scibrick, Ross Crawford wrote:
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In lugnet.announce, Joe Meno wrote:
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In his place, I have been appointed the new Communications Officer. Before
that, I was Website Coordinator, and have been occupied getting that
organized. So I am happy to announce that Scibrick’s website is now online
here.
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I think you mean here ;)
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Oops. Misfire. Thanks!
Joe
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In lugnet.announce, Joe Meno wrote:
*snip*
> SciBrick will be involved in upcoming conventions, including both Brickfests
> next year and members are thinking of contests and other ways of getting
> people involved with Science Fiction and Fantasy displays.
>
> Some other ideas that are being looked at are:
>
> • theme-based kits under the SciBrick name, like PCS ships.
> • movie tie-in displays
> • Displays in museums
> • Member materials (shirts, etc.)
>
> There will be a lot to do and plan, so SciBrick is also now looking for new
> members to join. You can go to the <http://www.scibrick.org SciBrick site>
> and see the membership requirements in the
> <http://www.scibrick.org/about/faq/index.html FAQ page> and also the current
> roster of members.
Hi Joe and all SciBrick members,
This sounds great - I've been following SciBrick for a while, vicariously,
enviously reading about the bash in Texas... sounds like you've got it going on.
Since my own personal interest follows space exploration and tech-stuff, I hope
to eventually join the organization, after actually building and displaying
something space-related. Note to self: finish Galactica in time for BrickFest
PDX...
BTW, do you mind if I link scibrick.org from the BrickFest PDX web site?
Regards,
Kelly McKiernan
BZPower admin | PNLTC | BrickFest PDX 2004 webmaster guy | Bricksploration.com
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In lugnet.org.scibrick, Kelly McKiernan wrote:
>
> Hi Joe and all SciBrick members,
> This sounds great - I've been following SciBrick for a while, vicariously,
> enviously reading about the bash in Texas... sounds like you've got it going on.
> Since my own personal interest follows space exploration and tech-stuff, I hope
> to eventually join the organization, after actually building and displaying
> something space-related. Note to self: finish Galactica in time for BrickFest
> PDX...
Finish sooner, so we can see it online:)!
>
> BTW, do you mind if I link scibrick.org from the BrickFest PDX web site?
Well, now that the site is up, you can:)! Christina had asked about a banner,
and I will send that over to you guys ASAP!
> Regards,
> Kelly McKiernan
> BZPower admin | PNLTC | BrickFest PDX 2004 webmaster guy | Bricksploration.com
Thanks!
Joe
SciBrick Communications Officer
NCLUG
NCLTC
ILTCO
and .Space Paparazzi!
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In lugnet.announce, Joe Meno wrote:
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In fact, it’s expanded. SciBrick will
become the LEGO organization for Science Fiction and Fantasy,
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Hi Joe,
Things look pretty good. One thing I notice is that there is only sporadic
reference to fantasy. A few places you mention SF&F, but elsewhere the site
only makes references to SF. For instance:
“Q: What kinds of creations are eligible for display at a SciBrick event?
A: SciBrick is specifically a science fiction LEGO¨ model oriented
organization. That includes spacecraft, aliens, mecha, Moonbase Modules, and
other creations that are recognizable as science fiction models. All scales and
styles are welcome, but other genres and non-LEGO¨ models are best suited for
other venues.”
Also your main sections on the front page are Space, Mecha, and Moonbase.
Where’s a poor Tolkien MOC’er to go to find the Fantasy section? Or is
“Fantasy” being defined in such a way as to exclude the more Sword and Sorcery
regions of Fantasy?
Bruce
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In lugnet.org.scibrick, Bruce Hietbrink wrote:
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In lugnet.announce, Joe Meno wrote:
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In fact, it’s expanded. SciBrick will
become the LEGO organization for Science Fiction and Fantasy,
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Hi Joe,
Things look pretty good. One thing I notice is that there is only sporadic
reference to fantasy. A few places you mention SF&F, but elsewhere the site
only makes references to SF. For instance:
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“Q: What kinds of creations are eligible for display at a SciBrick event?
A: SciBrick is specifically a science fiction LEGO¨ model oriented
organization. That includes spacecraft, aliens, mecha, Moonbase Modules, and
other creations that are recognizable as science fiction models. All scales
and styles are welcome, but other genres and non-LEGO¨ models are best suited
for other venues.”
Also your main sections on the front page are Space, Mecha, and Moonbase.
Where’s a poor Tolkien MOC’er to go to find the Fantasy section? Or is
“Fantasy” being defined in such a way as to exclude the more Sword and
Sorcery regions of Fantasy?
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Are you implying that SciBrick is biased???
Well, you’re right, in a manner of speaking. While SciBrick was being formed,
there was a pretty spirited discussion about the inclusion of fantasy, with the
outcome being that fantasy would be something that SciBrick would eventually
‘get to.’
That’s a position that did not sit well with me, so I chose to open up the field
to fantasy immediately upon my appointment as Communications Officer. My view is
that SciBrick can only benefit from a diversity of genres (Although I’d rather
not have Frank Frazetta art done in LEGO:), so the more the merrier. Also, what
could be cooler than to have a LOTR display at a theater? My local club is
planning to do that, and I’d like other builders to have such an opportunity.
As for the categories on SciBrick, that page was set up based on the previous
‘non-fantasy’ platform. That’s something that I’ll have to revise, and I will do
that hopefully this weekend, assuming I have nothing surprising happen to me:)
Thanks for catching that. The FAQ will have to be looked at also to reflect the
change in emphasis.
So when do you want to join:)?
Joe
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In lugnet.org.scibrick, Joe Meno wrote:
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Also, what could be cooler than to have a LOTR display at a
theater? My local club is planning to do that,
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Very cool. Be sure to take lots of pictures and post them somewhere. I’ll add
a link to my page of LotR MOC links.
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So when do you want to join:)?
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Unfortunately it is rare that I have a chance to even get to my local LUG, much
less take part in public displays, so I don’t think I could be a contributing
member. I’ll just stay here and cheer on the sidelines.
Bruce
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Nice site Menomeno. But one question. How do I join?
I have met you people before (brickfest 03, tim courtney... alot).
I am over 18 years in age.
Rick
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In lugnet.announce, Joe Meno wrote:
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...So I am happy to announce that Scibrick’s website is now online
here.
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Cool!
Since my previous post requesting interest in OurCon, I had been sharing the URL
of Scibrick with the Con organizers, but at that time it was only a front page.
Nice to see there is more now.
Naturally, I must ask the same question as a few others: How do I become an
official member? I believe I fulfill the requirement of having met someone in
the core group. :)
Another question is how does one go about suggesting an event itself? Was
something like my prior post about
OurCon (and a possible Moonbase or MOC display therein) sufficient? Should I
email the comms officer instead?
Anyhoo, nice to see things progressing. Sorry I’ve been offline so much since
BrickFest. Non-Lego® issues and all... I’m about to post more regarding OurCon
for those interested...
Space!
-Galactic Mediator Hendo
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